Dramatic first-leg between Shelbourne and Linfield
Shelbourne 3 - 1 Linfield Shelbourne take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their Uefa Conference League play-off after a pulsating over 10-man Linfield. Author | Liam Philips Stadium | Tolka Park The Dublin contest delivered drama throughout, with four goals, three penalties and a red card. Harry Wood put the hosts ahead from the spot just before half-time, moments after Linfield had been reduced to 10 men. Less than a minute into the second half Mipo Odubeko extended the advantage, making amends after missing a first-half penalty when the match was still goalless. Kieran Offord gave the visitors hope with a well-taken finish after the break but later missed a chance to draw level from the penalty spot. Evan Caffrey stepped off the bench to seal the win for Shels , finishing from close range 13 minutes from time. READ MORE | Conference League 25/26 season READ MORE | Shelbourne knock Linfield out of Champions League Drama again between these two si...